US Bridges

Mo 47 S over Busch CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 22 T 44 N R 1 W · Structure no. 368

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,052
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 47 S over Busch CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 47 S over Busch CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 64 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,052 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,599 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 47 S
CrossesBusch CR
LocationS 22 T 44 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 47
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.5493, -91.00489
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,052 (2024)
Projected traffic28,599 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 47 S over Busch CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Mo 47 S over Busch CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 47 S over Busch CR carry?

About 15,052 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 47 S over Busch CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Mo 47 S over Busch CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.